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This two-day conference will feature a full technical program focused on mining, chemical processing, reclamation, environment, safety and public relations. With a full technical program, featuring 40 different presentations these two days will be filled with several educational opportunities. The exhibit hall with 80 exhibit spaces will host luncheons and a reception that will be the basis for you to network and make connections with professionals in the industry.

Getting to the The RP Funding Center

Navigate your way around the Lakeland area with these easy-to-use driving directions.

From the West:Tampa, St. Petersburg area...
Take I-275 East to I-4 East to exit 31 (Kathleen Road). Turn right on Kathleen Road and continue to (Stay Straight) Sikes Boulevard. Turn right at Lime Street. The Lakeland Center will be on your right.

Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota area...
Take I-75 North to I-4 East to exit 31 (Kathleen Road). Turn right on Kathleen Road and continue to (stay straight) Sikes Boulevard. Turn right at Lime Street. The RP Funding Center will be on your right.

From the East:
I-4 West to exit 31 (Kathleen Road). At the traffic light at the end of the off ramp turn left on Kathleen Road. Continue on Kathleen Road to Sikes Boulevard. Turn Right at Lime Street traffic light and The RP Funding Center will be on your right.

From the North:
Head south to I-4 West to exit 31 (Kathleen Road). At the traffic light at the end of the off ramp turn left on Kathleen Road. Continue on Kathleen Road to Sikes Boulevard. When you come to Lime Street then take a right and The RP Funding Center will be on your right.

From the South:
Take the Florida Turnpike to Route 192 West to I-4 West to exit 31 (Kathleen Road). At the traffic light at the end of the off ramp turn left on Kathleen Road. Continue on Kathleen Road to Sikes Boulevard. When you come to Lime Street then take a right and The RP Funding Center will be on your right.

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About The Florida Section

Established in 1949 the Florida Section of the Society for Mining Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. (SME) is a legally constituted unit of SME. The SME FL Section helps to enhance the professional development of their members and provide local service to the public.